Name/Title
Molding PlaneEntry/Object ID
1975.494.1Description
Tool for making a variety of beaded edges in wood. The tool is made of brass, and the handle is made of polished wood. The circular blade has many indentations and turns when the thumbscrew is released. The fence on the bottom of the tool acts as a guide. The tool bears a paper label reading, "Windsor Hand Bead/Pat. March 10, 1885/Pat. for imp. allowed May 6, 1885/Pool, Williams & Co., Windsor, Vt.".Use
Used to carve molded beads into wood. The craftsman would hold the two side handles and pull the tool toward himself.Context
Made by Pool, Williams, & Co. in Windsor, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1975.494Source or Donor
Murray, J. Lee, Jr.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Pool, Williams & Co.Date made
1885Place
Town
WindsorCounty
Windsor CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Plane, MoldingNomenclature Primary Object Term
PlaneNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2-5/8 inLength
1-1/2 inDiameter
2 in